34 Signs That Are Funnier Than They Should Be (If You Read Between the Lines)

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John Summers • Contributor
Mar 31, 2025 8:00 PM EDT

Some signs are meant to warn you. Others are clearly trying to save you from yourself. And then there are those signs—the ones that make you pause and think, "Wait… what exactly happened here?"

I love those signs. The really oddly specific ones. Because they don't just warn you, they tell a story. A very stupid, very chaotic story. One where someone absolutely tried to ride a crocodile, or maybe licked the bottom of a fridge, or decided the pool was the perfect place to enjoy their 14-day post-diarrhea freedom.

That's the golden rule of funny signage: the more specific it is, and the more catastrophic the consequences, the funnier it gets. "Don't swim if you're sick" is whatever. But "Anyone with currently active diarrhea, or diarrhea within the last 14 days, must not use this pool" is pure comedic gold. It's weird, it's gross, and it makes you wonder what the lifeguard went through to make that sign necessary. Actually, forget about it, I don't actually want to know.

So here are 34 signs that made us laugh, gasp, and worry a little about humanity—all at the same time. Enjoy reading between the lines.

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  • 01
    DO NOT TAKE SELFIES WITH THE FLUFFY COWS
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    STOP ALARM CALL NOT FOR FLUSHING
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    IN CASE OF FIRE: Please leave the building before posting it on social media. This generation... memes.com
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    Road Will Continue In The Future ROAD WILL NOT CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE PRIVATE PROPERTY
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    DANGER YOU ARE LEAVING THE SKI RESORT YOU CAN DIE THIS IS YOUR DECISION
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    PUSH BUTTON TO EXIT Push button to exit Press the SQUARE BUTTON ON THE WALL TO EXIT PIISH TO SKIT IN EMERGENCY PUSH TO OPEN PUSH BUTTON TO EXIT
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    ANY 2 Gatorade G710mL or G ours, 500m 10 St mt 1000 Canadi Ao BMW CARS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CARWASH 2 $350 350 CHEEL IT
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    DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUTDOOR AND BAR SEATING, THERE MAY BE A PRESENCE OF INSECTS. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FLIGHT AND LANDING PATTERNS THEREFORE WE CANNOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE IF THEY HAPPEN TO LAND ON YOUR FOOD, PLATE, OR DRINK. PLEASE ASK TO SPEAK TO THE BUG, NOT MANAGEMENT OR YOUR WAITSTAFF IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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    Please drive slowly and with great care 20 Young animals and wild children everywhere
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    BEWARE SEAGULLS! TAKING FOOD OUTSIDE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK SO PLEASE BE VIGILANT AS THE SEAGULLS SWOOP WITHOUT WARNING! PROTECT YOUR FOOD THANK YOU
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    ⇐ NO HORSES ALLOWED IN BATHROOMS ANYONE FOUND WASHING A HORSE IN THIS BATHROOM WILL BE CHARGED CLEANING COSTS
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  • 12
    DO NOT REMOVE STICK THIS IS FOR THE LIZARDS TO GET OUT
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    KIDS MUST BE KEPT WITHIN SMACKING DISTANCE (or they'll be KICKED out) 'Stallis Code 738.B.4
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  • 14
    Your fear is way smarter than you. A Constantly changing conditions. Don't cliff jump.
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  • 15
    OPEN THE DOOR BEFORE ENTERING THANK YOU CL CAUT
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  • 16
    NOTICE THIS IS THE BACK DOOR THE FRONT DOOR IS AROUND THE BACK
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  • 17
    If you do not KNOW where this trail goes. do not try to find out Search and Resoute
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  • 18
    NO PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION BY: WPCAI
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    Doctor Waiting Room If you die whilst waiting to see the doctor please cancel your appointment
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  • 21
    PERSONS HAVING CURRENTLY ACTIVE DIARRHEA OR WHO HAVE HAD ACTIVE DIARRHEA WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 14 DAYS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE POOL WATER. KEEP CLOSED
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  • 22
    FYI: Any conversation that you have in this corner echoes strongly into Room 2037. Please know that your conversation is not private.
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  • 23
    TENT POLES ARE NOT FOR POLE DANCING PLEASE FIND ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO DESAPPOINT YOUR FATHER #18 W20 24
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  • 24
    I REMAIN SILENT No SEARCHES I WANT MY LAWYER Please put any tickets under windshield wiper. I am not required to sign - $318.14(2). I am not required to hand you my license - $322.15. Thus I am not opening my window. I will comply with clearly stated lawful orders. Florida
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  • 25
    In light of recent events, NO OREOS will be allowed in the library. 10/10
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  • 26
    YOU HAVE BEEN CUTOFF. PLEASE LEAVE QUIETLY AND NO ONE WILL KNOW. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU, BUT IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO LEAVE FOR THE NIGHT.
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  • 27
    This is NOT 129-10 This IS NOT an airbnb If you are here for the above; DO NOT ring my bell and F K OFF I will come out with a baseball bat swinging..... no questions asked. F2 F1
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  • 28
    Please do not touch, lick, stroke or mount the exhibits ART NOW GARTN
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  • 29
    TM CLARK GABLE VIVIEN LEIGH LESLIE HOWARD I'm old and I'm tired. Please do not play me.
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    BEWARE OF WALL
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  • 31
    12 10 8 SO DO NO CIRCUITE WARNING! ON LIVE Milwauke 6-32 LOOP 8-32 18-22-3079 14
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  • 32
    NOTICE: IF YOU ORDER A ROUND, IT WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR TAB! NO EXCEPTIONS!
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    YOU ARE 150 YARDS FROM CENTER OF GREEN YOU ARE 175 YARDS FROM A $500 GLASS WINDOW CHOOSE YOUR CLUB CAREFULLY!
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  • 34
    Do Not Pat Face In Hole Thank You!
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